Surgical Technologists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $60,890 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $73,240
Employed locally 160
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $54,120
    50th (median)
    $60,890
    75th
    $61,630
    90th
    $73,240

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 83% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820
    Anchorage, AK $81,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,010
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $75,190
    Greenville, NC $74,050
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $68,650

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Physical Therapists $84,800
    Dental Hygienists $91,320
    Physicians, All Other $252,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Wilmington, NC is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.63 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Wilmington, NC is 3.1% below the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in Wilmington?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,120.